I am submitted to spiritual Authority when…

3 I position myself to receive GOD’s grace under authority  

a) I will remain loyal to my leader

(David, mistreated by Saul 14 years, remained loyal even after Saul’s death)  2 Samuel 1:24

b) I will see others better than myself.  2 Samuel 1:23-25

c) I will flourish (be fruitful)  Psalm 92:13

• by remaining loyal to my spiritual head. (GOD placed me in the body just as He pleased (not I please))

• by staying planted in my spiritual home.  Psalm 92:13

• by not holding an offense. (as a fugitive and vagabond, Cain’s fields were barren)  Genesis 4:11-12